A mask and parade: Jimmy Carter celebrates 96th birthday

Former President Jimmy Carter marked his 96th birthday Thursday, the latest milestone for the longest-lived of the 44 men to hold the highest American office.

Community takes action to help neighbors still rebuilding during pandemic

Several community members are hoping to raise thousands of dollars to prevent displacement in Adair Park. The goal is to help families impacted by COVID and rising property taxes in the area.

Cherokee County School District employee donates kidney to student

Two strangers within the Cherokee County School District will soon share a lifelong bond.  Joy Silk, a supervisor of digital learning, is donating a kidney to Maggie Haynes, a student in the district. 

Trump in 'quarantine process' after top aide gets COVID-19

President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump are beginning a “quarantine process” as they await coronavirus test results.

House Democrats pass COVID-19 relief bill as talks drag on

Democrats controlling the House narrowly passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Thursday night, a move that came as top-level talks on a smaller, potentially bipartisan measure dragged on toward an uncertain finish. An air of pessimism has largely taken over the Capitol.

New coronavirus tests may offer faster, easier diagnosis

Buckhead chiropractor Jessica Propes comes into contact with 20 to 30 people a day, which can be risky in the middle of a pandemic.

College student dies of COVID-19 complications affecting his brain

While COVID-19 most notably affects the lungs, scientists are now finding that neurological disorders are being more frequently reported.

Michigan boy's crooked smile leads to surprising medical diagnosis

A crooked smile from a Plymouth couple's 3-year-old boy led to a shocking medical diagnosis, and it's one that's teaching this family how to have hope and take life day by day.

CDC: More than 75% of children dying from COVID-19 are minorities

The data was collected from health departments across the country and echoes statistics from other experts that racial and ethnic groups are disproportionately impacted by the novel coronavirus.

Doctor invites ‘mask and COVID-19 deniers’ to hospital without PPE

Dr. Nikos Razis posted an open invitation on social media to those denying the existence of the pandemic to come join him in the emergency room without personal protective equipment.

Health officials urge flu vaccines amid 'twindemic' fears

A record number of flu vaccine doses are on the way, between 194 million and 198 million for the U.S. alone.

Publix still requiring masks in stores as Florida enters Phase 3

Shoppers will still have to wear masks while shopping for groceries at Publix, despite Florida entering Phase 3 of reopening.

Lovett student creates peer-to-peer math videos

Gabrielle Tabon, a 14-year-old Lovett student and Girl Scout created "For Math's sake peer to peer videos" to assist kids struggling with math while learning at home during the pandemic.

People experiencing 'fear and anxiety' ahead of November election, health professionals say

As we get closer to election day, some voters in Georgia are feeling more anxious.If you feel this way, you might be dealing with what experts are calling election stress disorder.

Kemp renews public health emergency, COVID-19 executive order

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended two executive orders Wednesday. The governor signed to extend the  Public Health State of Emergency and reaffirming current safety measures for the state during the on-going coronavirus pandemic.

Pelosi and Mnuchin have 'extensive' talks on new COVID-19 relief package

The face-to-face meeting on Wednesday was a last-ditch effort to seal a tentative accord on an additional round of coronavirus relief before Election Day.

Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications

Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.